IR 05000400/2008301
| ML081260334 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Harris  |
| Issue date: | 05/02/2008 |
| From: | Widman M A NRC/RGN-II/DRS/OLB |
| To: | Duncan R J Carolina Power & Light Co |
| References | |
| 50-400/08-301 50-400/08-301 | |
| Download: ML081260334 (11) | |
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May 2, 2008
Carolina Power & Light Company ATTN: Mr. Robert II Vice President - Harris Plant Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant P. O. Box 165, Mail Code: Zone 1 New Hill, NC 27562-0165
SUBJECT: SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - NRC EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 05000400/2008301
Dear Mr. Duncan:
During the period of March 10 -13, 2008, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
administered operating examinations to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. The examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating test and written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report on March 13, 2008. The written examination was administered by your staff on March 21, 2008.
Two Senior Reactor Operator applicants and two Reactor Operator applicants passed both the written and operating examinations. There were no post examination comments. A Simulation Facility Report is in cluded in this report as Enclosure 2.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRC
=s ARules of Practice,@ a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public ins pection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC
=s document system (ADAMS.) ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room.)
Sincerely,/RA/ Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No. 50-400 License No. NPF-63
Enclosures:
1. Report Details 2. NRC Resolution to the Facility Comment 3. Simulation Facility Report
(cc w/encl: See page 2)
CP&L 2 cc w/encl: Paul Fulford, Manager Performance Evaluation and Regulatory Affairs PEB 5 Carolina Power & Light Company Electronic Mail Distribution
Chris L. Burton Director of Site Operations Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager-Harris Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Harris Energy & Environmental Center Electronic Mail Distribution
Thomas J. Natale, Manager Support Services Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
David H. Corlett, Supervisor Licensing/Regulatory Programs Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
David T. Conley Associate General Counsel - Legal Department Progress Energy Service Company, LLC Electronic Mail Distribution
John H. O'Neill, Jr.
Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge 2300 N. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1128
Beverly Hall, Chief, Radiation Protection Section N. C. Department of Environmental Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution
Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P. O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211
Chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission c/o Sam Watson, Staff Attorney Electronic Mail Distribution
Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Public Staff NCUC 4326 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4326
Herb Council, Chair Board of County Commissioners of Wake County P. O. Box 550 Raleigh, NC 27602
Tommy Emerson, Chair Board of County Commissioners of Chatham County Electronic Mail Distribution
Mr. J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager - Harris Plant Harris Energy & Environmental Center Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
P. O. Box 327, State Road 1127 New Hill, NC 27562-0165
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager Harris Energy & Env. Center Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 327, State Road 1127 New Hill, SC 27562-0165
CP&L 3 Distribution w/encl
- M. Vaaler, NRR R. Musser, RII RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC
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______ OFFICE RII:DRS RII:DRS RII:DRP SIGNATURE GWL MTW RXM1 NAME GLaska MWidmann RMusser DATE 04/30/2008 05/02/2008 05/02/2008 E-MAIL COPY? YESNO YES YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO YESNO CP&L 2 cc w/encl: Paul Fulford, Manager Performance Evaluation and Regulatory Affairs PEB 5 Carolina Power & Light Company Electronic Mail Distribution
Chris L. Burton Director of Site Operations Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager-Harris Plant Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
Harris Energy & Environmental Center Electronic Mail Distribution
Thomas J. Natale, Manager Support Services Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
David H. Corlett, Supervisor Licensing/Regulatory Programs Carolina Power & Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Electronic Mail Distribution
David T. Conley Associate General Counsel - Legal Department Progress Energy Service Company, LLC Electronic Mail Distribution
John H. O'Neill, Jr.
Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge 2300 N. Street, NW Washington, DC 20037-1128
Beverly Hall, Chief, Radiation Protection Section N. C. Department of Environmental Commerce & Natural Resources Electronic Mail Distribution
Public Service Commission State of South Carolina P. O. Box 11649 Columbia, SC 29211
Chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission c/o Sam Watson, Staff Attorney Electronic Mail Distribution
Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Public Staff NCUC 4326 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4326
Herb Council, Chair Board of County Commissioners of Wake County P. O. Box 550 Raleigh, NC 27602
Tommy Emerson, Chair Board of County Commissioners of Chatham County Electronic Mail Distribution
Mr. J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager - Harris Plant Harris Energy & Environmental Center Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
P. O. Box 327, State Road 1127 New Hill, NC 27562-0165
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. J. Wayne Gurganious Training Manager Harris Energy & Env. Center Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 327, State Road 1127 New Hill, SC 27562-0165 CP&L 3 Distribution w/encl
- M. Vaaler, NRR R. Musser, RII RIDSNRRDIRS PUBLIC NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION II
Docket Nos.: 05000400
License Nos.: NPF-63
Report Nos.: 05000400/2008301
Licensee: Carolina Power & Light Company (CP&L)
Facility: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Location: 5413 Shearon Harris Road New Hill, NC 27562
Dates: Operating Tests - March 10-13, 2008 Written Examination - March 21, 2008
Examiners: G. Laska, Chief Examiner B. Larson, Operations Engineer-Region IV
Approved by: M. Widmann, Chief Operations Branch Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosure 1
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
ER 05000400/2008301; 3/10-21/2008; Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Licensed Operator Examinations.
The NRC examiners conducted operator licensing initial examinations in accordance with the guidance of NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Rev. 9. This examination implemented the operator licensing requirements of 10 CFR
'55.41, '55.43, and
'55.45. The NRC administered the operating tests during the period of March 10-13, 2008. Members of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 21, 2008. The operator licensing initial written examinations and operating tests were developed by the licensee. Two Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) and two Reactor Operator (RO)
applicants passed both the written and operating examinations. Two SRO applicants and two RO applicants were issued operating licenses.
The initial written examination submittal was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as outlined in NUREG-1021. Twenty-two of 25 SRO and 4 of 13 RO questions sampled for initial review contained unacceptable flaws. Individual questions were evaluated as unsatisfactory because they did not test the knowledge required by the selected topic, contained implausible distractors, did not test at the appropriate license level and/or contained other psychometric flaws. The NRC regional office returned the examination to the licensee for rework and correction in accordance with NUREG-1021. Future examinations need to incorporate lessons learned.
Enclosure 1
Report Details
4. OTHER ACTIVITIES (OA)
4OA5 Operator Licensing Initial Examinations
a. Inspection Scope The licensee developed the operating tests and written examinations. The NRC examination team reviewed the proposed examination material to determine whether it was developed in accordance with NUREG-1021, AOperator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors,@ Revision 9. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made according to NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.
The examiners reviewed the licensee
=s examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations to ensure examination security and integrity complied with 10 CFR 55.49, Integrity of Examinations and Tests.
The examiners evaluated two Senior Reactor applicants (SRO) and two Reactor Operator (RO) applicants who were being assessed under the guidelines specified in NUREG-1021. The examiners administered the operating tests during the period of March 10-13, 2008. Members of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant training staff administered the written examination on March 21, 2008. The evaluations of the applicants and review of documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licensees to operate the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, met requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55.
b. Findings The initial written examination submittal was determined to be outside of the acceptable quality range as outlined in NUREG-1021. Twenty-two of 25 SRO and 4 of 13 RO questions sampled for initial review contained unacceptable flaws. Individual questions were evaluated as unsatisfactory because they did not test the knowledge required by the selected topic, contained implausible distractors, did not test at the appropriate license level and/or contained other psychometric flaws. The NRC regional office returned the examination to the licensee for rework and correction in accordance with NUREG-1021. Future examinations need to incorporate lessons learned.
Two SRO and two RO applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. There were no post examination comments.
The final RO and SRO written examinations with references, and combined SRO/RO with knowledge and abilities (K/As) and answers may be accessed in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number ML081140047, ML081140054, and ML081140063).
Enclosure 1 CP&L 4 4OA6 Meetings Exit Meeting Summary On March 13, 2008, the Chief Examiner discussed generic applicant performance and examination development issues with members of licensee management. The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED
Licensee C. Burton, Director Site Operations - Harris Nuclear Plant K. Henderson, Plant General Manager - Harris Nuclear Plant J. Warner, Manager - Operations D. McGee, Manager - Shift Operations W. Gurganious, Manager - Training G. Kilpatrick, Superintendent - Superintendant - Operations Training T. Toler, Supervisor - Operator Initial Training K. Bailey, Operator Continuing Training (OCT) Supervisor T. Craig, Sr. Instructor D. McDede, Simulator Support K. Stacy - Licensing/Regulatory Programs
NRC P. O=Bryan, Senior Resident Inspector
Enclosure 1 Enclosure 2 Simulation Facility Report
Facility Licensee: Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Facility Docke t No.: 05000400
Operating Tests Administered on: March 10-13, 2008
This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with IP 71111.11, are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.
While conducting the simulator portion of the operating tests, examiners did not observe any simulation fidelity issues.